Troopers: Robbery Suspect With Knife Released On Unsecured Bond

Newark- The Delaware State Police have arrested a Newark woman in connection with a robbery that occurred at the Dicks Sporting Goods earlier today, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe.

Jaffe said the incident occurred on February 16, 2019, at approximately 1:38 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the Dicks Sporting Goods located at 100 Center Boulevard for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, the suspect, 43-year-old Kelli Collins who initially attempted to flee from police, was taken into custody in the area of Mall Road and Fashion Center Boulevard, said Jaffe. Further investigation revealed that Collins had entered the store, selected approximately $700.00 of merchandise and proceeded to exit the store with the merchandise in hand, according to Jaffe. Prior to Collins exiting the store, a male employee approached her at which point Collins held a small knife in her hand and began attempting to strike the employee numerous times, according to Jaffe. Collins was able to exit the store with the merchandise and began fleeing the scene.

When Collins was apprehended, she was found in possession of approximately 0.1 grams of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, said Jaffe. She was transported back to Troop 6 where she was charged with the following:

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